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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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